Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Spark Plug And Sparkplug Seat
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  1. Properly position each spark plug washer.
  2. Inspect each spark plug gap. Adjust each plug as needed.

    Specification 

    Spark plug gap: 1.524 mm (0.060 in)

  3. Hand start the spark plugs in the corresponding cylinders.
  4. Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

    Tighten the spark plugs.

    Tighten 

    • For used heads tighten the spark plugs to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    • For new aluminum heads tighten the spark plugs to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    • For new iron heads, tighten the spark plugs to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
  5. Install the spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement .
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